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Moralism
     ''Winging It' from Stan Smith

Christians read in their Bibles -- you know, the Word of God -- that it is a sin (for instance) to engage in homosexual practices, so they say it is a sin. They read that humans are made in the image of God and murder is a sin, so they say that killing humans in the womb is a sin. They see that sexual relations outside of marriage is sin, so they consider sexual relations outside of marriage to be sin. It's not rocket science. What is, apparently, difficult to figure out is just why we say these kinds of things. The world would like to argue that we say it because we're haters.…

A World of One
     'The Way' from Kevin Pauley

“Now which of these three would you say was a neighbor to the man who was attacked by bandits?” Jesus asked. The man replied, “The one who showed him mercy.” Then Jesus said, “Yes, now go and do the same.” - Luke 10:36-37 God began with a man named Abram. The Lord told him to leave his homeland and to follow Him to a promised land. If Abram did, the Lord promised, “I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” (Genesis 12:3). The world pretty much…

Comfort in Isaiah II (12-14-10)
     'Today's Little Lift' from Jim Bullington

Does the phrase, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness...,” strike a familiar chord with you? To many, just that short but descriptive phrase points to the time of John the baptist, the forerunner of Jesus Christ. As a robin is sometimes called the harbinger of Spring, so John is frequently referred to as the Harbinger of Messiah! Comfort, the subject of the fortieth chapter of Isaiah, is the net effect of Messiah. Today's devotional message will look at the subject in its context as presented by Isaiah. “'Comfort, yes, comfort My people!' Says your God.…

A Needy Man Calls Out for Help Jesus Responds and Answers
     'Word from Scotland' from Sandy Shaw

Mark tells us about an argument – over ambition – at such an hour! We find that in Mark chapter 10. We also have the account of the healing of a blind man in Matthew 20 and Luke 18. Immediately following this rather argumentative conversation - they……

A Lot Of Salt
     'Voice of Inspiration' from Andy Castro

Genesis 19:26 But his wife, from behind him, looked back, and she became a pillar of salt. This is a crazy scripture to me. Lot’s wife became a pillar of salt all because she looked back at the city of Sodom. My question has been what was so terrible about looking back? Why the strong punishment of death? Read Genisis 19, and you will see Lot and his family were being taken out of the city by angels to save them. God was going to destroy the city by brimstone and fire out of the heavens. It was a very urgent matter. Remember: * Our future is never behind…

3 steps to peace...
     'Refreshment in Refuge' from Gina Burgess

…in hectic daily living. What does your average week day morning sound like? Is it filled with soft, shuffling breezes carrying the scent of frying bacon and brewed coffee? Does the gentle sound of children’s giggles waft to you as the dulcet warmth of a hot shower cascades down your back? Neither was mine twenty years ago. Kids gathering homework, phone ringing, breakfast frenzies, all the while trying to get mascara even and hose untwisted, the right color shoes and so on. You are up to your neck in alligators five minutes after you awaken. It was nothing…

Longing For God
     ''Christ in You...'' from Dale Krebbs

"Teach me, O Lord, the way of Your statutes, and I will keep it to the end [steadfastly]. Give me understanding, that I may keep Your law; yes, I will observe it with my whole heart. Make me go in the path of Your commandments, for in them do I delight. Incline my heart to Your testimonies and not to covetousness (robbery, sensuality, unworthy riches). Turn away my eyes from beholding vanity (idols and idolatry); and restore me to vigorous life and health in Your ways. Establish Your word and confirm Your promise to Your servant, which is for those who reverently fear and devotedly…

Watching Your Dollars Fly Away
     'Inspiration For You' from Randy Mitchell

Our economy is still struggling. We see it everyday with continued layoffs, further drops in the housing arena, jittery stock markets, and a stubborn unemployment rate that doesn't want to budge. All of these are coupled with the most negative political atmosphere since the gloomy days of the Great Depression. Money affects everything we do. Like bright sunshine or a dark, ominous cloud constantly floating overhead, money represents a huge part of what drives us from birth until death. It's the reason why most roll awake in the morning, draining 95% of the population's minds…

Bible and Quote - February 3-7
     'Bible verse and quote' from Jan Couns

God established a testimony . And appointed a law, Which He commanded our fathers That they should teach them to their children, That the generation to come might know, even the children yet to be born, That they may arise and tell them to their children, Psalm 78:5-6 Godly fathers are, both by the order of nature and grace, the best instructors of their children; they cannot delegate that sacred duty. CH Spurgeon 1834-92 Thus He remembered that they were but flesh. Psalm 78:39a God knows our situation; He will not judge us as if we had no difficulties to overcome.…

The Importance of Prayer
     'God's Words For US' from Cecelia Lester

God told King Solomon that His people, those who claim to know Him, are to pray and how to do it. When God’s people are confronted with illness, other people intercede in prayer for them. As Jesus ministered on earth, prayer kept Him in touch with His Father. When Christ was physically exhausted He got away from the crowds and spent time conversing with God. As Jesus knelt in Gethsemane, He communicated with His Father about the most important deed of His life- that of shedding His blood for you and me. (Matthew 26:36,38-39,42, 44) Prayer became important…

The Fair Way
     'Chip Shots from the Ruff of Life' from Tom Kelley

In all the Scottish lore which comprises the rich history of golf, there is a tidbit concerning the naming of the area on which the game was to be played. As the story goes, two gentlemen were contemplating their attempt to advance a round object toward an area of green grass. "So, Angus," began one of the men, "how will ye advance this wee ball ta yonder beautiful green?" "Tis not so much a problem, Collin," replied Angus, "I'll just strike her in that direction. That looks like a fair way." "Aye, the fair way it is then." Thus was born the term "fairway" because it was the…